The Facts Booklets
Information about HIV for Queenslanders
‘The Facts’ Booklets
The Facts series are adapted from the Living Positive Victoria (LPV) series of the same name, offer easy to understand, up to date information about HIV, prevention, treatment, staying healthy, and accessing healthcare including without Medicare in Queensland.
They will be available in:
- English
- Arabic عربي
- Burmese ဗမာ
- Chinese (Simplified) 简体中文
- Chinese (Traditional) 繁體中文
- Indonesian Bahasa Indonesia
- Thai ไทย
- Khmer (Cambodia) ខ្មែរ
- Portuguese Português
- Spanish Español
- Vietnamese Tiếng việt
Thes original translations were made possible by a ViiV Healthcare Positive Action Community Grants received by LPV in 2022, and have been updated by QPP for Queensland in 2025.
Each booklet is available for download as a PDF and is easily printable. When printing choose fit to printable area, then select two pages per sheet for the best results.
We also have promotional posters, postcards, and other QPP resources available for free. These can be placed in waiting rooms and other patient and community spaces. These can be ordered through the QPP Shop.
English
Arabic عربي
Burmese ဗမာ
Coming soon
Chinese (Simplified) 简体中文
Chinese (Traditional) 繁體中文
Indonesian Bahasa Indonesia
Thai ไทย
Khmer (Cambodia) ខ្មែរ
Coming soon
Portuguese Português
Spanish Español
Vietnamese Tiếng việt
Recently Diagnosed
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with HIV, QPP is here to help with information and support to help at the start of your journey.
HIV Treatments
Treatment for HIV has come a long way in the past four decades, with modern treatments being very easy to take and highly effective.
Complementary Therapies
Together with HIV medications, complementary therapies may assist in increasing overall health.
Growing Older With HIV
As we age, people living with HIV still share many of the same changes and health concerns as the general population.
Accessing Treatment Without Medicare
It is possible for anyone in Australia to access HIV treatment without medicare, in many cases for free.
Tips on Disclosing Your Status
Find out more about when you need to disclose, how best to do it, and what to think about before you do.
Supporting A Loved One With HIV
Every person living with HIV requires different levels of support. But importantly, all you need to do is let them know that you are there for them.
Looking After Yourself
When you’re living with HIV, it’s more important than ever to protect your immune system to maintain overall health.
Our trained team is here to help you should you have any questions or need support. You can call for free from a Queensland land-line on 1800 636 241 or call (07) 3013 5555 (national). You can also email us or use the contact form or the chat function in the corner of our website.
